Indigenous Youth Roots - IYR (Formerly CRE)

✨ Mark Your Calendars! Giving Tuesday is Coming Up ✨ This December, support Indigenous Youth Roots as we continue empowering Indigenous youth through transformative programs like the Indigenous Youth Policy School, Creation Granting Program, and In Motion. Your contributions help create lasting impact, providing resources, knowledge, and leadership opportunities. 🌟 Join us in making a difference on Giving Tuesday! #SupportIndigenousYouth #GivingTuesday #IndigenousYouthRoots

On October 30th, we proudly launched the Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2024: Building Connected Futures report with an event in Ottawa.   Nearly 100 partners, collaborators, and youth advocates joined us to hear from the Centre for Indigenous Policy and Research team about our commitment to centering Indigenous youth voices, the critical role of Indigenous youth leadership in shaping the project, and some of the report’s key findings. Indigenous youth who contributed at different stages also shared their visions for the future and discussed the importance of youth-led research.   Thank you to Maura Martina, Logan Beauchamp and Megan Dicker for your invaluable contributions and inspiring discussion. We are so grateful to everyone who made this project possible and to all who attended to learn about this impactful research.  We look forward to sharing deeper insights from the data and seeing how it advances the priorities of Indigenous youth from coast-to-coast-to-coast!  To read the report, check out the link in our bio or: https://lnkd.in/eRh9mz_7 

We join our kin in grief and in honoring the life and enduring legacy of Murray Sinclair 🧡 A true visionary and advocate for truth, justice, and reconciliation, Sinclair’s impact on what is now called Canada is immeasurable. As the first Indigenous judge in Manitoba, a former Senator, and the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, his relentless dedication to Indigenous communities and residential school survivors has shaped the nation’s history. We remember his kindness, generosity, and steadfast commitment to change—qualities that defined his leadership and continue to inspire us. His lifetime of listening, learning, and action has left a powerful legacy that will guide us as we work to uplift Indigenous youth and mobilize TRC Call to Action 66. Wela'lin / Niá:wen / Miigwetch / Hiy Hiy / Maarsii / Nakurmiik / Merci Honourable Murray Sinclair—your spirit and influence will live on. 🧡 Our hearts are with all his relations, offering love and condolences. 🍓 #MurraySinclair #TruthAndReconciliation

“The 2023–2024 fiscal year brought many milestones and new beginnings and we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved in collaboration with IYR staff, Indigenous youth and our partners. From the official launch of our new name and brand, to the departure of our “Executive Auntie” Hillory Tenute, there have been many changes that set the stage for the ongoing growth and continuation of IYR’s work to empower Indigenous youth.[…] – IYR Board of Directors, Excerpt from our 2023-2024 Annual Report Wela'lioq / Niá:wen / Miigwetch / Hiy Hiy / Maarsii / Nakurmiik / Merci / Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. Together, we look forward to another impactful year ahead, filled with new opportunities and shared accomplishments! 💐 📖 View the full annual report at the link in bio or below https://lnkd.in/e5H5wpv6

Are you a relationship builder who likes collaborating on projects? Do you enjoy problem solving and have a good eye for detail?💻 We're hiring a Cultural Programs Specialist (Indigenous candidates preferred)! This is a full-time, remote position with paid travel, paid 3 weeks plus statutory holidays vacation (in addition to a 2-week winter closure), health benefits (following a 3-month probationary period) flexible work week options, and an RRSP employer contribution of 5% of salary. Reporting to the Manager of Culture and Wellness within the Community Relations and Solidarity Department, the Cultural Programs Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting existing programs, co-developing workshops, as well as creating and maintaining culturally relevant partnerships that support the cultural identity and wellness for Indigenous youth. See the link in our bio for the full time job description and how to apply.✨ https://lnkd.in/gzeSXFxu

Explore what Indigenous youth shared with us about what empowers them, how they connect with their cultures, and their visions for education and reconciliation. ✨ 🔗 Stats on these slides reflect youth's top 5 selected answers - dive deeper into the findings and insights in our full report at https://ow.ly/SJjf50TY5QC or click the link in our bio! @mastercardfoundation @elevindigenous

We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of our report, Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2024: Building Connected Futures! 🎉🎉 One of the largest national Indigenous youth-led research initiatives of its kind, over the past year we engaged with 1,125 Indigenous youth (aged 18-29) from coast-to-coast-to-coast through in-person and online sharing circles, and an online survey to explore how Indigenous youth envision their own futures when it comes to culture, wellness, education, meaningful work, solidarity, reconciliation, and the places where these parts of life intersect. Through conversations with Indigenous youth and careful analysis of data, this report offers an understanding of what youth want for their futures and what supports they need to realize their goals. We’re so excited to share the wisdom and insights of the Indigenous youth who contributed to this work with you. 📖 Check out the link in our bio to read the full report! https://ow.ly/62x150TVrsT

Welcome to the Fall edition of the Rundown! 🍂 Whether you're interested in politics, dismantling colonial structures, or Canadian policy on Indigenous rights and community, we've got you covered. ⚠️Trigger warning: This edition includes content about residential schools and colonial violence. If you need support, reach out to : 🍓 MMIWG2S+ Support Line: 1-844-413-6649. 🍓 Residential School Survivors & Families Support Line: 1-800-721-0066 🍓 Hope for Wellness Support: 1-855-242-3310 or https://ow.ly/zZHx50TSHL4 📖 Find the full PDF at the link in our bio or below: https://ow.ly/noM350TSHL7

Do you have experience managing non-profit finances? Are you a strong analytical thinker and problem solver? We're seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Finance and Audit Committee. 💻 The Finance and Audit Committee plays a key role in ensuring the fiscal health and sustainability of IYR. They assist in reviewing financial statements, overseeing budgeting processes, and ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory requirements. 📈 Committee members are expected to serve a term of two years, with the option to extend. This is a voluntary role, though the impact of your contribution will be immeasurable in helping shape the future of Indigenous youth. See the link in our bio for the full role description and how to apply! ✨ https://lnkd.in/gzeSXFxu

✨️Deadline extended to Thurs, Oct 17✨️ Want to volunteer alongside Indigenous youth (aged 18-29)? Interested in learning more about Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Decolonial Research Methods? Apply to join our Knowledge Mobilization and Impact Measurement (KMIM) Advisory Circle!🤓 The purpose of the KMIM Advisory Circle is to provide guidance, recommendations, follow-up, advice, and input on the development and implementation of ethical and culturally safe research and evaluation practices at IYR. Apply at the link in our bio or below! ✨The deadline to apply is: Thursday, Oct. 17/2024✨ https://ow.ly/cLQm50Tvizg Vous souhaitez faire du bénévolat avec de jeunes autochtones (âgés de 18 à 29 ans)? Vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur la souveraineté des données autochtones et les méthodes de recherche décoloniales? Postulez pour rejoindre notre cercle consultatif sur la mobilisation des connaissances et la mesure d'impact (KMIM)! L'objectif du cercle consultatif KMIM est de fournir des orientations, des recommandations, un suivi, des conseils et des contributions sur le développement et la mise en œuvre de pratiques de recherche et d'évaluation éthiques et culturellement sûres à l'IYR. Posez votre candidature en cliquant sur le lien dans notre biographie! La date limite de dépôt des candidatures est fixée au jeudi 17 octobre 2024.